Crisis Intervention Overview
A brief overview of mental health crisis including the escalation cycle, factors that influence a crisis, and importance of self care.
A Shared Understanding
Ask ten people for their definition of a crisis and you will get ten different answers. This presentation helps providers all orient themselves to a shared understanding of mental health crisis.
The Anatomy of Crisis
A mental health crisis will generally follow a predictable patters, known as the escalation cycle. In this presentation, participants will learn how to recognize different stages of the escalation cycle. Participants will also learn some concrete de-escalation strategies.
The Critical Importance of Self-Care
Particpants will learn about the factors that trigger, influence, and impact a mental health crisis. Particular attention will be paid to the role of trauma on a mental health crisis. Finally, the importance of self-care and resiliency will be discussed.